Wednesday, 2 August 2017

Love Story Today Planner by Stampin' Up!

I am a planner.
Until I get too busy. Then my life flies off the rails and chaos ensues.
But I am a better person when I plan, I remember things. I don't think about what's for supper and it helps me stay on task rather than procrastinate.

Currently I use two planners: Leuchtrum Planner + Leuchtrum Bullet Journal. To see more about how I use these please see this post.

I will be continuing to use my two Leuchtrums but going forward my creative planning will be in the Love Story Planner by Stampin' Up! Today marks the day that I sort out how I can best fit this journal in my life.

The planner comes with a number of items including the binder itself, a book mark, some stickers, post-its and refill pages. I think its brilliant that Stampin' Up! gives the option to buy refill pages.

Once I began set-up, I noticed that the pages are designed to be arranged in a particular way. Once you have that figured out, then you can fill in all your months. Check out the video to see what I mean. Like any planner, you have to make it work for you. Here's my initia set up for August 2017:

What I love about this planner:

- You can start this planner any month and any year

- You can buy refill pages at any time

- Love the easy to see monthly tabs

- You can purchase a co-ordinating stamp set

- The styling: polka dots + fonts + floral watercolour

- A quick at glance calendar + notes area before each month begins

What I don't love about this planner:

- It's a 2 ring binder... will it last? Only time will tell.

- Is the cover durable?

- It's designed to be arranged in a certain way: Does that bother you?

Hi, I am wondering what is your impression of the planner now. I got mine last month and I love it. The initial set up was somewhat a pain and I think there was not enough of sheets in one month but I guess I can live with it. I like how you use the front month page. Esp the Card list. I always have everyone in 3 different calendars and then forgetting them anyway. I really hope to stick with this one and start to be finally organised. That's my main SU! new year resolution. As it came in October (the new year for stampers) I take it as a sign I'm on the right road.